Sat Feb 15 12:11:49 UTC 2025: ## Brighton Thrash Chelsea 3-0 in Premier League Showdown

**Brighton, England** – Brighton & Hove Albion emphatically defeated Chelsea 3-0 at the Amex Stadium on Friday, securing a stunning double victory over their London rivals in a week. This follows their FA Cup win earlier in the week.

Kaoru Mitoma’s moment of magic opened the scoring in the 27th minute. The Japanese winger acrobatically controlled Chelsea goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen’s long punt before curling a breathtaking shot into the net. This assist marked Verbruggen as the fifth different goalkeeper to assist a Premier League goal this season.

Yankuba Minteh then doubled Brighton’s lead before halftime, capitalizing on a rebound following a near own goal by Levi Colwill. Minteh added his second goal in the 63rd minute, securing a comfortable victory for Brighton.

Despite Chelsea’s early possession dominance, Brighton’s defensive resilience and clinical attacking proved decisive. Chelsea failed to register a single shot on target, a stark contrast to Brighton’s efficiency. Enzo Fernandez had a goal disallowed for a push on Joel Veltman.

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler praised his team’s defensive solidity, highlighting their improved second-half performance. Conversely, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca described the performance as the worst since his arrival, acknowledging the team’s struggles in front of goal, particularly with the recent injury to Nicolas Jackson.

The victory propels Brighton up to eighth in the Premier League table, while Chelsea remain in fourth but face the possibility of dropping down on Saturday. Brighton’s next fixture is against Southampton, while Chelsea travel to Aston Villa. This win marks the first time Brighton has beaten the same opponent twice in seven days in the top flight.

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